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West Midlands officials launch plans to protect rough sleepers from harsh winter weather
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street is once again joining forces with councils from across the region to protect rough sleepers from the bitter cold winter months ahead. As rough sleepers…
“Horrific vandalism” say Brummies as UB40 pub gobbled up by HS2 demolition in Digbeth
Shocked Brummies are calling the demolition of the legendary Eagle and Tun pub in New Canal Street in Birmingham – which has connections to reggae band UB40 - an act…
Youth homelessness charity St Basils announces Feizal Hajat as new Chair of Board of Directors
West Midlands youth homelessness charity St Basils has revealed its new Chair of Board of Directors, Feizal Hajat OBE. St Basils, the largest youth homelessness charity in the region, appointed Hajat as…
Stunning new charity mural unveiled in Brum depicting the battle against COVID-19
A dramatic new mural depicting Birmingham keyworkers battling against COVID-19 against the backdrop of the city's skyline has been painted for charity in Digbeth. Birmingham-based street artist Josh Billingham (aka…
Birmingham beauty contestant raises money for the NHS during coronavirus lockdown
A young Birmingham beauty contestant is raising money for the NHS and highlighting the impact of plastic on the environment as the country continues to be gripped by the coronavirus…
Hundreds band together to create coronavirus solidarity network for Birmingham’s vulnerable and needy
Hundreds of people all over Birmingham have joined forces to create a network of volunteers to help the homeless and elderly in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Individuals, charities…
Sikh soup kitchen to soldier on feeding the homeless despite coronavirus threat
A Sikh soup kitchen in Birmingham is determined to continue feeding the homeless despite the threat of coronavirus. The Midland Langar Seva Society - who feed the vulnerable and needy…
Aston Villa donates over 800 packed lunches to homeless after game postponed in wake of coronavirus
Aston Villa Football Club have donated hundreds of pre packed lunches to homeless charities today, after a planned football game had to be postponed in the wake of the coronavirus threat.…
Almost 24,000 people in West Midlands are homeless, according to national charity
The number of people recorded as homeless in the West Midlands has reached 23,715, new figures from Shelter reveal. Shelter’s extensive analysis of official rough-sleeping and temporary accommodation figures shows the…
WATCH: Brum parody of ‘Fairytale of New York’ released as Xmas single for charity
A Christmas song The Fairy Tale of New Street - a Brummy inspired parody of "The Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues, has been recorded with a music video and…